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robin sarnerrobin sarner
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I have read online forums about this.   And there are probably some EN discussions?

Regardess, what is the best way to do this?    Just in the shorts while moving?   Standing up to relax?    What about shoes filling up?

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  • GMAN 19030GMAN 19030

    Stop and use the port-a-potties.

     

    Seriously, just take a minute to use the facilities -- unless you're in contention to win your AG or nab a Kona spot then you do whatever you need to do.   Those extra seconds count then.
  • Tyler RobinsonTyler Robinson
    I'm with @Bob on this one. I've considered it but the thought of having to run a marathon with soaked shoes and smelling like a subway bathroom just isn't the least bit appealing. Besides, the stage fright alone would probably prevent me from doing it despite the best of intentions...
  • NortonNorton
    For me, learning to pee on the bike was one of the parts of competing in Ironman. While I've never been in contention for an AG award or a Kona slot it's still a race and I want to get to the finish line in the shortest time possible.

    Learning to pee on the run; now there's an art!
  • mattsullmattsull

    It definitely takes practice. It's much easier to do when you're coasting, so downhills are good opportunities. It's also best not to wear socks on the bike if you're going to do this. Put a fresh pair on for the run.

  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Is there any other sport in the world where peeing on yourself is a competitive advantage?? I mean really! Below is from Chrissie Wellington's IMAZ 2010 race report. I was at the same race, and because I sweat like a race horse, I made it through the bike without peeing until T2. Nonetheless, I have tried this in practice but could not execute it. Al tells me it is because I am old.

    Chrissie - "Apologies also go out to those riding behind me. It could not have been pleasant to bear the brunt of my 6 pees (But having already suffered a painful thorny backside experience i wasnt about to stop and relieve myself behind a cactus)." http://www.chrissiewellington.org/blog/ironman-arizona-kipling-cacti-and-carnivourous-consumption/
  • kurshingkurshing
    Stand up just enough to remove pressure from your underside, let it go, sit down, spray off with water...good to go. Shoes filling up is not a problem on the bike, but IS on the run. The removal of pressure is key.
  • Al TruscottAl Truscott

    My usual comment on this thread: I stopped at a porta-pottie (there's one every ten miles at aid stations) three times in the 2010 IM CDA, for a total time loss of 80 seconds. It may even help with the overall time, like walking the aid stations during the run. Key to speed: cartch a volunteers eye and hand him your bike as you dash in - they love to help. And don't stop if it's a wait!

  • robin sarnerrobin sarner

    Thanks all.   May then combine practices depending on John lines.

  • chris malonechris malone
    Okay. This thread is about peeing WHILE ON the bike. Based upon the title I thought it might be some wacky new EN ritual.
    Keeping the membership active. Thanks.
  • Coach RichCoach Rich
    It's free speed. Happy to beat to not have to bike or run 5' faster than you because I know how to do the deed on the bike. On the bike, consider:
    Slow down
    Stop
    Walk/hand bike to volunteer
    Enter porta potty
    Do bidness
    Exit
    Retrieve bike
    Mount, accelerate back up to speed.

    -or-

    Coast, relax, let fly, rinse off. It's even a bit of a rest. I don't wear socks on the bike, expressly for this purpose. Brown belt if you can get it done while pedaling...black if while running without dropping pace. I learned this skill at Wildflower one year while trying to stay ahead of a friend trying to catch me on the run. I know see the ability to pee on the run as a sign that I'm well hydrated and relaxed, not working hard at all.
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    To thine own self be true.

    If you can learn to do it without much effort, then certainly it's gonna be faster than stopping. BUT, if you are spending a lot of time coasting, slowing to find the perfect "quiet" place, or slowing because you are really uncomfortable but still can't get your bladder to empty- then you are wasting more time by not just stopping and hopping in the Port-o-Pottie.

    I've tried and tried, but my toilet training skills from toddler years were obviously too well burned into my head (I can't pee and swim at the same time either). So like Al, I work on improving my skills at making the pit stop as smooth and efficient as possible instead.

  • atasicatasic

     Downhill, coasting, stand up, relax, let it go, sockless obviously, rinse with water, good to go. I do not give time anywhere. I race all out and every second counts. I lost an AG podium at 70.3 Branson for 26sec. That is less than your pee stop.

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